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1 Title:   J.R. McCord Civil War narrative  Save
  Creator:   McCord, J. R.  
  Dates:   1919, 1920, 1975  
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The collection consists of a narrative by J.R. McCord recollection of his his experiences as a Confederate soldier during the Civil War. Also included are transcripts of the narrative; the front cover of The Sale City Aviatrix, September 1919, with a photograph of McCord; and a letter to Mrs. William Pope, 1975, regarding McCord's narrative.
 
  Identifier:   ms2958  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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2 Title:   James McCulloch diary  Save
  Creator:   McCulloch, James, 1835-1902  
  Dates:   1862-1863  
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The collection consists of a Civil War diary kept by James McCulloch from August 1862-April 1963. McCulloch writes from Jacksboro, Tennessee; Barboursville; Richmond, Lexington, Danville, Harrodsburg, Frankfort, Georgetown, and Bryantsville, Kentucky; Dalton, Georgia; Mobile, Alabama; and Vicksburg, Mississippi. Journal entries regard troop movements, weather, food and water rations, and fighting. McCulloch also writes about encounters with secessionists; his frequent sickness and experience of the Army's medical services; and accidental shootings amongst the Confederates.
 
  Identifier:   ms3056  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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3 Title:   Perry P. Powell diary  Save
  Creator:   Powell, Perry P.  
  Dates:   1865  
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The collection consists of a diary of Perry P. Powell beginning while still at home in Waukegan, Illinois. After enlisting, Powell heads for Camp Butler in Springfield, Illinois. He describes arriving in Memphis, Tennessee, the weather, orders, and rumors of the capture of Richmond and General Lee, the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, explosion of the steamer Sultana in the Mississippi River, and the capture of Jefferson Davis.
 
  Identifier:   ms3433  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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4 Title:   Vincent F. Trago papers  Save
  Creator:   Trago, Vincent F.  
  Dates:   1864, 1900-1904  
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The collection consists of a diary kept by Vincent F. Trago during his services with Company I of the 15th Ohio Infantry Regiment in 1864. Trago describes actions during the Atlanta Campaign, trading with Confederate soldiers at Kennesaw during a lull in battle, and casualties and burials at Pickett's Mill, Georgia. Some diary entries may have been written by Hugh L. Long, of the same unit. The collection also contains papers relating to reunions of the 15th Ohio dating 1900-1904.
 
  Identifier:   ms2404  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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5 Title:   J.J. Little journal  Save
  Creator:   Little, John Jacob, 1815-1886  
  Dates:   1860-1882  
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Journal was kept by Reverend J.J. Little in Harris Georgia. Most entries pertain to his crops, the weather, and church congregation. He also documents Abraham Lincoln's election in 1860, as well as the secession of southern states from the union, the breakout and events of the Civil War, and his son's army career.
 
  Identifier:   ms4076  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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6 Title:   Annie R. Disosway family papers  Save
  Creator:   Disosway family  
  Dates:   1822-1940  
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The collection consists of papers of Annie Disosway, her relatives and descendants. Correspondence is addressed to Annie in New York City; and Kingsland Coffyn in Maine, New Hamphsire, and New York City. A letter to Annie Disosway from "R." in Olney, Maryland, describes in detail the Confederate troops coming to the family home. Diaries kept by Annie Disosway describe her move to New York, attendance at female seminary, and her family; contain her thoughts on the American Civil War; and describe her brother's enlistment in the First New York Mounted Rifles, his serious illness, and her travels to the camp of the Lincoln Cavalry (Camp Meigs) to care for him. A third diary kept by Annie contains reminiscences of past Christmas seasons. A fourth diary kept by Louise Disosway describes various family matters. Further writings include a school composition book of Winnona Adams, a handwritten newsletter edited by Louise Adams, and lessons and lecture notes written by Annie Disosway Adams regarding mental healing, the Iliad, French history, and her husband's death. The collection also includes wills of Achsah Wilkins, Cornelius Ryerss Disosway, and Israel Disosway; and the Commission of Cornelius R. Disosway, Chaplain of 10th Regiment.
 
  Identifier:   ms3184  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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7 Title:   W.P.A. Georgia Writers Project life stories  Save
  Creator:   Hargrett Library  
  Dates:   1939-1940  
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The collection consists of over 150 oral history interviews. In 1939 and 1940 the W.P.A. workers went to the homes and businesses of men and women, both black and white, and asked them to tell about their lives and business experiences. The stories were written down in the words and dialect used. The stories were later edited, which included changing the real names of the persons mentioned and changing some of the titles. The majority of the persons interviewed lived in the Athens area. Some of those interviewed remembered the days of slavery and the Civil War. Others discussed their jobs, such as farmer, washwoman, principal, and insurance agent. All of the transcripts are photocopies.
 
  Identifier:   ms2872  
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8 Title:   Sophronia Mann Lofton papers  Save
  Creator:   Lofton, Sophronia Mann, 1849-1930  
  Dates:   1886-1930  
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The collection consists of Sophronia Mann Lofton's writings, which include essays, articles, stories, and poetry. Also included are four letters (photocopies) and an article written by her mother-in-law, Ann E. Lofton. The letters are addressed to Ann Lofton's nieces and nephews.
 
  Identifier:   ms3166  
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9 Title:   Evans-Stephens papers  Save
  Creator:   Unknown  
  Dates:   1827-1971  
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The collection consists of the papers of Clement Anselm Evans, diaries and letters to his wife Allie (Mary Allen Walton), which record his role in the Civil War, and typescripts of the book "Intrepid Warrior," which is the published version of these papers. Intrepid Warrior was compiled and edited by Robert Grier Stephens, Jr., grandson of Clement A. Evans. Also in this collection is an 1865 letter from Abraham Lincoln and 2 cartes-de-visite, all pertaining to Alexander H. Stephens, who was also an ancestor of Robert Stephens.
 
  Identifier:   ms2946  
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10 Title:   Lucy O. Woodall Nicholson papers  Save
  Creator:   Nicholson, Lucy O. Woodall  
  Dates:   1862-1968  
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The collection consists of correspondence, ledgers, photographs, recipes, legal documents, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, etc, related to Lucy Nicholson. Part of the correspondence is from the Sibley family. Other documents relate to the Sibley family, Madison G. Nicholson, and the Ladies Garden Club of Athens. An unidentified account of the Civil War is also included.
 
  Identifier:   ms1892  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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